Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-26884: Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )

Windows Media Photo Codec Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-26884?

    The severity of CVE-2021-26884 is rated as important, indicating potential risk of information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-26884?

    To fix CVE-2021-26884, ensure that your Windows operating system is updated with the latest security patches provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2021-26884?

    CVE-2021-26884 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and multiple editions of Windows Server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-26884?

    CVE-2021-26884 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the Windows Media Photo Codec.

  • Can CVE-2021-26884 lead to a security breach?

    Yes, CVE-2021-26884 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information if exploited.

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